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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills to interpret written instructions safety labels and procedures

numeracy skills to interpret technical charts and diagrams about lighting

planning and organising skills to assemble and test lighting equipment in a logical sequence

selfmanagement skills to comply with OHS requirements and work to project parameters

technical skills to

assemble and disassemble lighting equipment for photo shoots

use different types of lightmeasuring devices

Required knowledge

electromagnetic spectrum as it impacts on photo imaging practice

colour temperature and colour synthesis in photo imaging practice

ways in which lightsensitive materials including films and digital sensors respond to light

effect of light on exposure of lightsensitive media

physical properties and capabilities of camera systems and lighting equipment used in the exposure of photographic film and digital sensors

elements and principles of design and their application to photographic lighting

theoretical and historical contexts of lighting for photo imaging and a range of other art forms

work ideas and techniques of other photographers especially with regard to lighting

issues and challenges that arise in the context of lighting photo shoots

sustainability considerations for photo imaging practice

OHS issues and procedures associated with lighting

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

select appropriate camera and lighting equipment and accessories for range of different subjects in different physical environments

apply appropriate lighting techniques to a range of different subjects in different physical environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

materials resources and equipment needed to select set up adjust and apply camera and lighting systems

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate setting up lighting equipment for a photo shoot and applying lighting techniques

evaluation of lighting in images where the candidate was responsible for lighting

review of case studies to assess knowledge of how to apply lighting techniques in a range of situations

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUVPHIA Capture images in response to a brief

CUVPHI401A Capture images in response to a brief.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Subjects may include people or objects photographed for purposes, such as:	photo-documentary: the built environment the natural environment portraiture: formal candid scientific medical technical still life.
Relevant personnel may include:	supervisor manager client art director designer: set designer costume designer production designer director production manager make-up and hair personnel model.
Lighting equipment and accessories may include:	fibre optics floor pack electronic flash systems French flags and gobos light-modifying devices: scrims umbrellas honeycombs and grids soft boxes reflectors light absorbers portable (monobloc type) systems portable electronic flash portable photoflood and tungsten light systems exposure: grey card readings incident/reflective readings lighting ratio and brightness range readings off the film (OTF) and through the lens (TTL) plane metering spot meter readings light-sensitive materials: different types of film and electronic sensors response of light-sensitive material to different colours of light source light sources: candle flame and other ambient low light sources fluorescent lighting incandescent, tungsten and photoflood metallogenic and discharge lamps ultraviolet and infra-red.
Work environment needs may include:	chairs stools posing equipment and tables dust free environment electricity lighting: natural/available studio portable equipment and materials: ground sheets backgrounds portable generator ventilation and air conditioning work tables storage areas and facilities.
Camera systems and accessories may include:	120 camera 4 x 5 camera 35mm SLR camera cable release digital cameras and backs exposure meters film and media filters range of lenses tripods batteries camera stands.
Safety considerations include:	complying with federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards checking that electrical equipment is correctly tagged and tested ensuring that the work space is free of trip hazards.
Materials may include:	gaffer tape ground sheets power cables multi-outlet power boards for electrical equipment props transport cases equipment bags.
Techniques may include:	field of view framing dynamic range composition background effects colour balancing and the use of colour temperature meters and filters combined lighting and the illusion of movement feathering the light lighting for silverware lighting for textured surfaces lighting glassware and gloss ware lighting techniques for translucent surfaces painting with light shadowless lighting synchro sun and fill flash white balance and custom colour optimisation for electronic sensors techniques for special situations: scientific technical forensic.
Ways to adjust camera settings for lighting may involve:	aperture exposure lens focal length lens hoods shutter speed.